2000 Pontiac Grand Am: engine knocking or ticking

Filed May 3, 2007 · Electrical · MI · fire

My pontiac grand am gt1 was parked in the driveway. I had driven it 45 -60 minutes before I parked it for the night. I heard a knock at my door and it was the fire dept. Extinguishing out a fire on the rear end of my car! I couldn't believe what I was seeing I sure didn't hear anything prior to this event. All the tail lamps ,spoiler. Essentially all that's left of the rear end is the metal all the plastic burned into a molten pile of the driveway. The car was parked and locked up for the night so I would like to know who is responsible for this. The fire dept said most likely electrical fire. I just need my car fixed. I have no other means of transportation.

Filed Jun 24, 2005 · Visibility · 96,000 miles · IL

My driver's side power window broke when my car was under warranty, within the first year. I tried to roll it down one day and it started making cracking and breaking noises then it wouldn't go up. It was the motor/regulator. A year/year and a half later, the passenger side window did the exact same thing. I had to pay to have that fixed, it was $400+. Same thing, motor/regulator. I hardly used my windows after my first incident. I was afraid they would break again. Only used in emergencies. 6 months ago, I took my car to the dealer to have an oil change and they rolled down my driver's side window and couldn't get it to go back up. Same thing, regulator/motor. They refused to pay for it. They only offered me a free oil change. This hasn't been fixed. I tried to address the issue with pontiac since it was the third time I had a window break on my car. This was the second time on the driver's side window. Today I heard a strange noise coming from outside so I rolled my only working window (passenger side) down while I was driving and it started making horrible noises and I could hear parts breaking and falling inside the door. The window will not go back up. This is the fourth time my windows have broke. Ever since the first time, I have been hesitant to use them (except in emergencies) because I fear they will break again. I called pontiac today to voice my frustration. 4 times in 5 years in ridiculous especially when it's the same exact thing over and over again. I haven't had the 3rd and 4th time fixed because it will be at my expense and it will probably just break again. I have used my windows (since their first repairs) maybe a total of 10 times. When I called pontiac today they talked to the dealer and the dealer offered to knock $75 off on each window. They quoted me a price of $430/each minus a $75 discount on parts, so $355 for each window. I'll have to pay over $700 to have my windows repaired for the second time each.

Filed Jun 9, 2005 · Lights, Steering · AK

Dt: steering is going out on the vehicle. Vehicle is in the shop due to a recall on the hazard signal. When putting on the turn signal to go left or right the steering would sound like it makes awhistling noise. From underneath it sounds like knocking or rattling sound.

Filed Jan 13, 2005 · Wheels · 69,000 miles · NY

After having to get the wheels bearings replaced in my front wheels, I started hearing a knocking/clicking noise coming from the wheels. I took it back to the same place and they replaced the bearings again, but the noise was still there. The third and fourth time I took it there they replaced cv joints and front controls arms. The noise was still there. I gave up on that garage. I took it to a second place where they pretty much took apart everything under the front end of my car. Four months later I still hear the clicking, and I think this current problem is related. Driving down the highway last week the ABS, service vehicle soon, and traction off light all came on. Took it to a repair shop and they have no idea what is wrong (no codes). After I start my car, the first few times I brake, it makes a clanking noise and the brakes lose all pressure for a few seconds. After the warning lights come on the brakes work fine. Car is at dealer now.

Filed Jan 4, 2004 · Engine · OH

Dexcool issues could lead to engine failure , engine knock due to gasket failure , will lead to premature engine failure in traffic conditions, fire , death could result.

Filed Jan 23, 2002 · Brakes, Suspension · NC

While driving 35-40 MPH applied brakes and there was no response, brakes were constantly skipping.*ak. Consumer states while driving, left front wheel sounds loose and feel like it is going to fall off, and when pressing the brake pedal vehicle experiences a knocking, pulsation or grinding sound, dealer found front rotors warped and rear brakes not adjusted correctly.

Filed Jul 12, 2001 · Engine · PA

Engine knocks loudly when starting vehicle. While driving kocking can still be heard. Dealer stated engine sounded normal.